General News
10 June, 2025
Sal Petroccitto appointed new TRC CEO
Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has appointed Sal Petroccitto OAM to the role of Chief Executive Officer.
Toowoomba Region Mayor Geoff McDonald said Mr Petroccitto was unanimously appointed by Councillors following a national and international executive recruitment talent search.
“Council was on the hunt for an accomplished leader with a business mind and a community heart and Sal is absolutely that person,” Mayor McDonald said.
“With over 30 years of executive leadership experience across public and private sectors, including more than a decade as CEO of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), Sal is well known for delivering cultural transformation and strategic outcomes in complex environments.
“Sal has foundational local government experience having held senior positions with Brisbane City Council, along with executive roles with Department of Transport and Main Roads while most recently transforming the NHVR into an award-winning customer service champion.”
Following the resignation of long-serving CEO Brian Pidgeon in December last year, Colin Jensen has been filling the role as Acting CEO since February.
Mayor McDonald said Mr Petroccitto is no stranger to the region, having grown up on the Southern Downs, and brings the skillset to maximise the array of opportunities on the horizon.
“That includes the special opportunity for us in becoming an Olympic Region in 2032, just seven years from now.
“Sal is well placed to draw upon his extensive leadership experience to assist us to take advantage of the delivery of new and upgraded infrastructure,” the Mayor said.
Mr Petroccitto said he was excited by the opportunity to lead TRC into the future.
“My leadership philosophy is built on authenticity, valuing people, and delivering measurable outcomes,” Mr Petroccitto said.
“I’m genuinely excited about the opportunity to bring my strategic leadership capabilities to TRC and work with the Mayor, Councillors and executive leadership team to drive and advance strategic priorities while leading the organisation.”
Mr Petroccitto spent time with TRC elected representatives and the executive leadership team last week before formally commencing in the role next month on Monday, 14 July.
